Live Oak Arcade - San Jacinto Monument, Houston, TX
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jhuoni
N 29° 44.897 W 095° 04.903
15R E 298695 N 3292708
The San Jacinto Momument can be seen for miles, but you might have to look a little harder to find this small marker.
Waymark Code: WMXXEC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2018
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The arcade of live oak trees leading to the San Jacinto Monument
was planted to commemorate the
55th anniversary of the establishment of
Houston Endowment Inc.
The trees were planted on April 5th, 1993,
the 119th birthday of Jesse Holman Jones,
founder of the Houston Endowment Inc.
and leader of the movement to build
the San Jacinto monument.
The project was funded by Houston Endowment Inc. and
implemented by the Park People, Inc.
The Houston Endowment
With assets of over $1.6 billion, the foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations totaling approximately $80 million each year in order to enhance civic assets, strengthen systems that support residents, promote post-secondary success and build a stronger region.
Established by Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones in 1937, Houston Endowment has a rich legacy of addressing some of Houston’s most compelling needs. Today the foundation continues efforts to create a vibrant community where all have the opportunity to thrive.